Jetstar Airways adds new link to Japan from Melbourne

Jetstar Airways on 30 March introduced service between Melbourne (MEL) and Osaka Kansai (KIX) via Cairns. The 8,040-kilometre route will be served with between one and two weekly flights using an A330. No other carrier serves this route. Jetstar Airways also serves Osaka Kansai from Gold Coast, though this service is set to cease on 7 May.